Sharon K. Allen began her fundraising and nonprofit journey in college by serving as the Philanthropic Chair of her sorority, Alpha Chi Omega. Showing early signs of fundraising prowess, she used her undergraduate business marketing skills to lead efforts to raise approximately $60,000 to improve her campus community. As a first-generation college student, Sharon is […]
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CNP Director Dr. Will Brown travels to Zimbabwe to complete four-month engagement with U.S. Embassy program
The Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy (CNP) Director, Dr. William Brown, recently traveled to Zimbabwe to complete a four-month engagement with the U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe’s Public Diplomacy (PD) program. Brown contributed to the Public Diplomacy program’s ongoing work with leaders of civil society organizations (CSO), non-governmental organizations (NGO), and alumni from civic engagement exchanges […]
The Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy Contributes to Nonprofit Research in Orlando, Florida
At the 52nd annual ARNOVA Conference in Orlando, Florida, the Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy(CNP) team made significant contributions to nonprofit research. Conference activities included sponsoring a poster session and table, presenting new nonprofit research, and leading section meetings. Research Sessions Dr. Angela Seaworth, CNP Director of Philanthropic Initiatives and Capacity Building, and her co-researchers presented Strategic or Funded? Implications of […]
The Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy works with state partners to release data on challenges and the growth facing the Texas nonprofit sector
The 2023 “Built for Texas Report: Creating a More Connected & Resourced Future for our Nonprofit Sector” was recently released to explore the growth of the state’s nonprofit sector and highlight the importance of collaboration. In partnership with Texas Nonprofit Strong, Onestar, and the United Ways of Texas, Nicole Collier, Research Associate at the Center […]
The Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy, in partnership with Bank of America, brings researchers and practitioners together for the Nonprofit BRIDGE Conference
The Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy (CNP) at Texas A&M University is excited to announce the Nonprofit BRIDGE Conference, set to take place on February 26 & 27, 2024, at the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center. Sponsored by Bank of America, this event brings together nonprofit, academic, and community leaders from across Texas in a collective […]
CNP’s Fall Continuing & Professional Education online certificates are now open for enrollment
Register now! The Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy (CNP) is accepting enrollments for their Fall 2023 Continuing and Professional Education certificates that will begin on September 13th and take 10 weeks to complete! Certificates include Nonprofit Leadership, Social Justice Leadership, and Fundraising Leadership. These 3 non-credit-bearing online certificates were designed by nonprofit experts and educators in public administration to address vital current and future […]
The Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy hosted its 21st annual Bank of America Program on Volunteerism
The Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy at Texas A&M University held its 21st annual Bank of America Program on Volunteerism in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. The event took place in the center of the city at the Bush School DC teaching site, situated two blocks from the White House, BLM Plaza, and […]
Bush School Center for Nonprofits to Host Bank of America Program on Volunteerism
The Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy at Texas A&M University’s Bush School of Government & Public Service will host the annual Bank of America Program on Volunteerism on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. The program takes place at the Bush School’s Washington, D.C. teaching site, known as the Bush School DC. A reception begins at 5:00 p.m. […]
Bush School Students Host International Artisan Market and Cultural Exchange
On Wednesday, March 22, students from the Bush School of Government and Public Service hosted the International Artisan Market and Cultural Exchange as part of their capstone project. The event showcased shoes created by indigenous Zapotec women artisans from Oaxaca, Mexico. The group of over 150 artisans is known as the DAVA Artisan Design, which […]
CNP shares Corporate Philanthropic Models and Resources for Nonprofit Organizations
On March 8, the Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy at the Bush School of Government & Public Service conducted a webinar to share how nonprofit organizations can leverage corporate philanthropic resources to inspire change. Dr. Kenneth Anderson Taylor, Director of Outreach and Professional Development at the Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy, moderated a discussion with […]